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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,418.90, 236,555.49 and 95,970.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,418.90, 236,555.49 and 95,970.10 is: 132,437.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,418.90 : 236,555.49 = 95,970.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,418.90/236,555.49 = 95,970.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,418.90x = 236,555.49 × 95,970.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,418.90x = 22,702,254,030.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,254,030.85/171,418.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132,437.29

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